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How Democratic wave, election results could impact Wisconsin universities

Wisconsin’s universities, already shaken by federal shifts and leadership changes at the UWs, may see even more turbulence after Tuesday’s election results.

A “blue wave” swept the nation Nov. 3 as Democrats were elected from coast to coast to seats of power many haven’t held in decades. In Wisconsin, that led to a Democratic “trifecta,” meaning the party controls the Wisconsin Assembly, Senate and governor’s office.